Date:         Sun, 12 Mar 2000 22:26:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      engine install
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

Hi all,

I'm contemplating the joys of vanagon-hood again, but first I need to
stuff my used 87 engine into my 86 GL syncro.  Only thing, I've never
done this before.

I've just bought my RTV (blue) sealant for the trans-block connection
and a tube of anti-sieze.  I think I've marked or can remember the
basics.  What I'm hoping to learn the easy way - that's you list! - is
all the stuff that's not in the Bentley.

I.e.

Washers - do I replace all the lock washers?  Where do I purchase such?
Anything else??

I'm taking this opportunity to check all my hoses, etc. and clean
everything I can find.  The engine was actually quite clean and dry
before it threw that nasty rod.  I'm planning on getting it together and
driving it 6-12 months before I shell out the big bucks for a
rebuild/conversion.  No broken studs to deal with or any problems yet.
Not planning on re-connecting the AC.  Just hoping for a little borrowed
experience.

Tusen Tuk

JN